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Your Online Patient Care Technician Education Partner

Empower the next generation of Patient Care Technicians with self-paced, online education that prepares them for a meaningful healthcare career and sets them up for success in the attainment of a respected industry certification.

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  • Online career education
  • DEAC accredited
  • Aligned, targeted skills training
  • Flexible, scalable, and customizable
  • Dashboard and detailed reporting
  • Intuitive LMS
  • One-on-one instructor support
  • Engaging, step-by-step curriculum

Program details

Training Programs Average Time to Completion Hands-on training equipment provided Professional certification path Course Format and Materials
Patient Care Technician Certificate 4 to 5 months

Blood pressure cuff, stethoscope and cover

Certified Patient Care Technician/ Assistant (CPCT/A)

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification preparation and exam fees included.

Self-paced, online learning, accessible on a mobile phone, tablet, or computer.

Customize your team’s learning path to meet your needs and set and monitor student progress.

Virtual study materials*

Printed materials available upon request.
Patient Care Technician Certificate

Average Time to Completion:4 to 5 months

Hands-on training equipment provided

Blood pressure cuff, stethoscope and cover

Professional certification path:

Certified Patient Care Technician/ Assistant (CPCT/A)

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification preparation and exam fees included.

Course Format and Materials:

Self-paced, online learning, accessible on a mobile phone, tablet, or computer.

Customize your team’s learning path to meet your needs and set and monitor student progress.

Virtual study materials*

Printed materials available upon request.

Program Overview

This certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions as a Patient Care Technician or Assistant. They also will have the knowledge needed to take the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) professional certification exam.

The Patient Care Technician certificate program is designed by subject matter experts who actively work in the field and our in-house curriculum team.

Patient Care

What Students Will Learn

Patient Care Technician Certificate
  • Role and responsibilities of a Patient Care Technician
  • Medical terminology
  • Electronic medical records
  • Human anatomy and pathology
  • Healthcare ethics and regulations
  • Infection control and universal safety precautions
  • First-aid techniques
  • Patient therapies
  • Patient care support (e.g., dressing, bathing, mobility)
  • Catheterization, ostomy, and urinary care and measurements
  • Capillary puncture, phlebotomy, venipuncture, and blood collection techniques
Patient Care Technician Certificate
  • Role and responsibilities of a Patient Care Technician
  • Medical terminology
  • Electronic medical records
  • Human anatomy and pathology
  • Healthcare ethics and regulations
  • Infection control and universal safety precautions
  • First-aid techniques
  • Patient therapies
  • Patient care support (e.g., dressing, bathing, mobility)
  • Catheterization, ostomy, and urinary care and measurements
  • Capillary puncture, phlebotomy, venipuncture, and blood collection techniques

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Not all programs are available in every state, check with U.S. Career Institute on eligible programs in your area.

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